Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) vs Don't Pop It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Balloon Capers (Ad Supported)
Pilot a hot air balloon through an endless maze of girders. Avoid obstacles to stay airborne and achieve high scores. Compete with friends via Game Center.
- Hot air balloon piloting
- Obstacle avoidance gameplay
- Retina display optimization
- Game Center achievements
- Leaderboards
- Facebook/Twitter integration
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Fire up the burners as your Hot Air Balloon soars through the sky. This is no leisure ride though. Watch out for the endless maze of girders that are ready to send you tumbling back to the ground! Features - Retina display optimised. - Game Center achievements and top score leaderboard supported. - Facebook and Twitter functionality supported.
Don't Pop It
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Can you master the art of dodging and survive longer than anyone else? Don’t Pop It is a tough, skill-based arcade game where your reflexes and determination are put to the test. Enjoy cozy pixel art and relaxing music as you try to beat your high score, unlock new skins, and prove you’re the ultimate balloon survivor!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Don't Pop It at none against Balloon Capers (Ad Supported)'s 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Don't Pop It asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) | Don't Pop It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Paul Andrew Herbert | Maxime Damour |
In-app purchases
Balloon Capers (Ad Supported)
- 'Remove Ads'$0.99
Don't Pop It
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) free?
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Do Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) or Don't Pop It have ads?
Which is updated more often, Balloon Capers (Ad Supported) or Don't Pop It?
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